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ABI Research: by 2028, automakers will save $1.5B using over-the-air updates to fix recalled cars

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According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, performing these legally required software updates in-person costs OEMs half a billion dollars annually. Its 2016 recall of 3.6 This report is part of the company’s Smart Mobility & Automotive research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

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Elon Musk makes opening remarks in SolarCity trial, defends Tesla’s $2.6B acquisition

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The deal took place in 2016 and gave Tesla full possession of the solar panel maker, a move that some Tesla shareholders were not keen on, as some are alleging the move was a bailout of SolarCity. If this were to occur, it would be one of the largest judgments ever to be decided against one person.

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There is “reasonable evidence” Tesla and Musk knew about Autopilot defect: FL Judge

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Judge Scott also noted that a 2016 video showing what appears to be a Tesla driving without human intervention was used to market Autopilot’s capabilities. At the start of the video, Tesla noted that the person in the driver’s seat was only there for legal reasons. A new date has not been announced.

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In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud – ET Auto

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Prosecutors are far from deciding how to proceed, one of the sources said, in part because they are sifting through voluminous documents Tesla provided in response to subpoenas. Tesla videos demonstrating the technology that remain archived on its website say: “The person in the driver’s seat is only there for legal reasons.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. With a total curb weight of 580 kg (1,279 lbs)—nearly half of a small car—it features a carbon composite chassis and only 18 moving parts in the entire powertrain. Earlier post.)

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Eugene H. Spafford: Malware Nemesis

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Spafford was part of the team charged with isolating, analyzing, and cleaning up after the worm. He was one of the founders of the field of cyber forensics, which involves collecting and analyzing digital data for investigations and providing legally admissible evidence. Spafford wrote the first papers on the topic.

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Voith introducing new energy absorbers for trains made of fiber composite plastics

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This new lightweight energy absorber is part of the mutable vehicle head concept Galea, but it can just as well be integrated into other front end systems. The new energy absorber is part of the mutable Voith vehicle head Galea. The compact CFRP adapter coupler can be carried and fitted by one person alone. Click to enlarge.

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